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Dell Inspiron 9100 AC Adapter - Advice needed

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  • 30-06-2010 5:32pm
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    Twiggy69
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭


    Hi folks, my AC adapter has stopped working. It's rating is 19.5volts - 7.7amps.
    I found another Dell AC Adapter again 19.5 v output BUT 4.62 amps.

    I plugged it in and my laptop's working. Is this ok long-term or do I risk damaging my laptop and/or this AC adapter???

    Thanks in advance,

    T
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    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,216 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    this one listed on ebay for a 9100 is rated at 7.7 amps. I doubt if the other one would damage the laptop, but maybe won't run it in all circumstances, like say supplying power to some USB devices AND playing/burning a DVD AND playing sound loud. Does the 4.62 amps PSU get hot ?


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    Twiggy69
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭Twiggy69


    @bonzodog2 - Thanks for the info & link. yep, that's like the original...weighs a ton & got quiet hot.

    The alternative PSU does not heat up to the same extent...

    Lappie is mainly used for playing mp3's & web browsing.


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